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Custom cradle stiffener to better strengthen the front tranny mount area.
We have seen hairline fractures between the bolt holes in this area with stock mounts and a 2.8 engine.
This is a bolt in or weld in application so it can be fully installed with motor still in car.
Can be bolted in from the bottom with only removing the nuts on the tranny mount for a quick short term fix.
Recommend to have it then welded on by muffler shop if no welder available at home.
Cradle stiffener will work on 84-88’s.
Highly recommended for higher HP application



Cradle Stiffener $25
Shipping and handling on Cradle Stiffener is $8.00 (US)

Paypall to levinemail@comcast.net



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Red 1988 GT 5 speed
Poly all around, Koni's & Lowered
LQ1 powered
http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww339/CC_Rider/

[This message has been edited by CC Rider (edited 12-08-2014).]

Now this is a great idea. I've had two cradles suffering fractures in this area. And one was a 4-cylinder cradle! It took a lot of time to fabricate a repair, I would have spent the $ in a heartbeat.

Don

Thanks for the comment!
That is why these were developed.

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Red 1988 GT 5 speed
Poly all around, Koni's & Lowered
LQ1 powered
http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww339/CC_Rider/

quote Originally posted by CC Rider: Thanks for the comment! That is why these were developed.

Hey, that's a nice piece !

I see this was done on an 88 cradle. GM should of made this area using thicker steel.

Some spots I find they should of improved for a longer service life. I guess GM didn't design it to
last forever. That's where your idea / improvement pays off for us fiero owners that want to keep
our fieros on the road for many years to come.

Can you post some pictures of the hairline fractures?

I did a quick search and found a few posts about this issue. Don't have pics I can find at the moment but here is a link to show you the issue. https://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...070315-2-075286.html

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Red 1988 GT 5 speed
Poly all around, Koni's & Lowered
LQ1 powered
http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww339/CC_Rider/

Great idea!

This happened on my 88, with a 2.8

Thanks for posting!
Looks real familiar

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Red 1988 GT 5 speed
Poly all around, Koni's & Lowered
LQ1 powered
http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww339/CC_Rider/

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PM sent.

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[This message has been edited by CC Rider (edited 01-03-2013).]

I now have three of them- thanks!

Thanks allot!

Pm sent.

A very good idea.

When my 4.9 was installed, a 3/16 - 1/4 inch plate was welded in. This looks even better.

And yeah... Even a stock engine has enough torque to crack the cradle at the front trany mounts. Especially true on the 88s.

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Raydar
88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550

Praise the Lowered!

Thanks for the post!
That has been my experiance as well.

[This message has been edited by CC Rider (edited 12-22-2012).]

PM sent.

Nelson

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Will you be making more of these anytime soon?

we are looking in to it.
Will keep you on the list

pm'd

[This message has been edited by InTheLead (edited 02-19-2013).]

Looks like a great idea, especially if you can install
without removing the engine (bolt in). I would be interested if
you make some more. Put me on the list.

i will take a set as well. let me know when

InTheLead I PMed you...

sorry to hear they are sold out. if anyone can sell me a set or let me borrow a set for a few days i could make a few sets as long as there is no prob with stepping on anyone's toes

quote Originally posted by InTheLead: pm'd

I received no PM from you?

We are meeting with the fab shop next week so hang in there
Sure hope the price is the same - fingers crossed

[This message has been edited by CC Rider (edited 03-05-2013).]

pm sent

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I'll buy one if you can get more made.

noted

Good news
Fab shop is estimating around 3 week delivery and the cost should remain the same.
Please express interest ASAP to insure we make enough for demand.
(list moved closer to the last post)

[This message has been edited by CC Rider (edited 03-15-2013).]

please add me for one to your growing list

Added
Thanks

I was able to buy the one IntheLead got from you. So thanks to him and to you! Very nicely made

Good deal

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Will these work with a 3800SC swap?
If so, put me on the list for one.